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DX55 JEJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,525 mi
Last recorded113,525 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 JEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 113,525 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 111,228 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 105,455 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 97,868 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 97,868 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,541 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,320 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 77,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,624 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 62,250 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 62,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyre wear uneven

nearside wiper blade split

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,727 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,998 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

Fail 11 Aug 2010 37,998 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 11 Aug 2009 31,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,648 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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DX55 JEJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX55 JEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX55 JEJ registered?

DX55 JEJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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